Make a Difference After School!
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee is looking for dependable, energetic, and caring adults to help create a safe, positive environment for youth.
If you enjoy working with children, leading activities, and making a difference in your community, we want to meet you!
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2-6 PM
FUNCTION:
- Responsible for executing hands-on programs with youth focused on achieving 3 priority outcomes: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship. Positions are available for all age groups, K-12th graders.
- Prepare Youth for Success
- Execute Club programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes, under the guidance of the Unit Director and Program Outcomes Directors
- Facilitate fun and educational activities with kids, staying consistent with organizational goals and mission.
- Read lesson plans, lay out materials in advance, and perform other tasks to prepare for day-to-day program activities.
- Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s).
- Maintain control of the group. Demonstrate leadership to ensure proper conduct, safety, and
development of members. Implement discipline procedures when needed in accordance with the organization's discipline policy. - Form positive relationships with youth. Mentor, coach, and encourage them to believe in themselves and their dreams. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate conduct at all times.
- Keep members safe by following and enforcing all child safety policies and procedures in effect at your Club site.
- Facility Maintenance
- Ensure program areas are clean, safe, well ventilated and well-lit.
- Make sure Club equipment is maintained in good working condition.
- Clean your area at the end of each day.
- Record Keeping
- Take accurate attendance for each activity.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- May oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards
Programs), and/or participate in the implementation of other club activities as necessary. - May be required to drive Club van or authorized automobile periodically.
- May consult with parents concerning member and Club issues
- Must work with predetermined group partner and be able to work as a team player with all peers.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- High School diploma
- Some experience working with children is required. Previous experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities with groups of young people is strongly preferred.
- Must be able to relate to young people and control a classroom, while also making sure activities are FUN for the youth.
- Teamwork skills, patience, and creativity are a must.
- Must be reliable and punctual-kids will be counting on you! Must show up on time and be ready to give them your full attention.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature & level of work expected of employees
in this position. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive
inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees in this job.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 - 25 per week
Summer Hours: 25 or more
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 4-hour shift
- After school
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person